Road trips with kids

On Wednesday, I was invited to represent the Chevy Queen of the Road blog and do a segment on Fox 25 about traveling with kids. As a mom of 3 who frequently hits the road for weekends on the Cape, I didn’t have to think too hard about what I wanted to say.

Here are the key pieces of advice I shared:

Vacationing with kids means you need to be very flexible. Know that going into it, and be prepared to change or adjust your plans as needed.

Keep extra stress out of the equation. Traveling with the kids is never going to be frustration-free, so don’t put yourself into situations that will add more stress.

Feed your kids! Traveling with cranky, irritable companions is not nearly as enjoyable as traveling with cheerful, rational ones. Food (and sleep) can make all the difference in your kids’ moods. Stop on time for meals and pack lots of healthy snacks.

Have fun. Something will almost definitely go wrong over the course of your trip. Relax. Breathe. Use this moment to model for your children what a positive attitude looks like.

As far as product recommendations, here’s what I brought along:

GearBugaboo Donkey – offers total flexibility, carries 1 child + stuff, or 2 kids. Those big tires are great for the beach.